Join a passionate team at a certified “Great Place to Work” and help bring events to life that make a genuine impact in the community.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a proactive, organised and enthusiastic Event Operations Manager to join our team and help deliver exceptional hybrid conferences, seminars and masterclasses.

In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative team of experienced event professionals, working together to bring inspiring events to life. From budgets and timelines to liaising with facilitators, venues, and suppliers, you’ll handle the moving parts that make our events shine and ensure every detail runs seamlessly.

If you’re passionate about events, thrive on variety, and love seeing your hard work come to life in real time, this one’s for you.

Get to Know Us!

We’re The Hatchery, a hybrid events company where purpose meets passion and change begins. We connect people with knowledge to inspire change across Australia’s public sector and beyond. From masterclasses to large-scale conferences, our events spark ideas, drive reform, and create real-world outcomes.

Our team blends sharp strategy with creative spark and we back each other all the way. It’s a collaborative, fast-moving environment where your ideas are valued, and your growth is part of the journey.

The Perks of Joining Our Team:

Work on events that drive social impact

Enjoy quarterly wellness days to recharge

Split your time between our vibrant office and working from home

Join a supportive team at a certified Great Place to Work

Be part of a friendly, high-performing team that has fun while getting things done

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Delivering hybrid events of varying sizes (50–500+ attendees), often across multiple timelines and priorities simultaneously

Working with facilitators, venues, and suppliers to lock in event details

Providing on-the-day support, whether it’s online tech troubleshooting or running the room on-site

Overseeing budgets to deliver high-impact experiences

Collaborating with internal teams to align event delivery with strategy

Troubleshooting like a pro and thinking on your feet

Sharing reflections and ideas for continuous improvement

What we value:

2+ years of experience in events, project coordination, or hospitality

Confidence managing logistics, deadlines, and competing priorities

A strong customer oriented mindset, we care deeply about our attendees experience!

Someone who’s reliable, organised and proactive, you get things done and communicate well

Experience working with event platforms and tools

A team player who can collaborate and can take initiative to keep things moving

Willingness to travel interstate to support on-site event delivery

Sound like you?

Apply now with your resume and a short cover letter telling us why this role excites you.